John Pearse
John Pearse D Phosphor Bronze Strings (Light) Weissenborn Series - Slide Steel 6-String Set (15-60) - #3160
- SKU:
- JP-3160
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Description
John Pearse Phosphor Bronze Strings – Weissenborn Series (Light) are designed for Weissenborn-style hollow neck guitars and acoustic slide instruments. These lighter-gauge phosphor bronze strings provide warm tone, clear projection, and comfortable tension for traditional slide tunings.
This set is ideal for players using Open D slide tuning, and is especially well suited for vintage or delicate instruments where lower string tension is recommended.
Set: John Pearse #3160
String Count: 6
Tuning: Open D
Gauges: 15–60
Material: Phosphor Bronze
Instrument: Weissenborn / Acoustic Slide Guitar
Open D Slide Tuning
D–B–G–D–G–D (high → low)
| String | Note | Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | .015 |
| 2 | B | .018 |
| 3 | G | .027 |
| 4 | D | .038 |
| 5 | G | .048 |
| 6 | D | .060 |
Good for Vintage Instruments: These lighter gauges are recommended for older or delicate guitars. Players wanting heavier tension may prefer the John Pearse Weissenborn Series Heavy Set (#3150).
Steel Guitar Shopper Tip: Have questions about tunings or string choices? The community at The Steel Guitar Forum is a fantastic resource for steel guitar players.
Steel Guitar Shopper Tip:
Not sure which strings are right for your tuning? See our Steel Guitar String Gauges & Tuning Guide.
Not sure which strings are right for your tuning? See our Steel Guitar String Gauges & Tuning Guide.